TOPIK · Level 200
15 words
Korean word
복
Pronunciation
Romanizationpok
Meaning
- nounluck
Example
그는 항상 복이 많다.keu neun hang sang po gi man ta
He is always lucky.
More examples
새해에는 가족에게 복이 가득하길 바란다.sae hae e neun ka jo ge ge po gi ka deu ka gil pa ran da
I hope the new year is filled with good fortune for my family.
Core concept
Good fortune that comes to a person and brings lasting benefits in life.
Common phrases
복이 들어오다po gi teu reo o da
luck comes one's way
복을 빌다po geul pil da
wish for luck
복이 없다po gi eop tta
have no luck
Similar words
행운haengun: An unexpectedly good event or chance that leads to a favorable result.
운un: The unpredictable way events turn out, bringing either good or bad fortune.
행복haengbok: A peaceful state of feeling joyful, satisfied, and emotionally fulfilled.
Definition in Korean
사람에게 돌아와 좋은 일이 계속되거나 삶에 유익을 주는 축복이나 행운을 이르는 말.sa ra me ge to ra wa cho eun i ri kye sok ttoe geo na sal me yu i geul chu neun chuk ppo gi na haeng u neul i reu neun mal
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word comes from a classical character traditionally associated with blessings and good fortune.
Usage tips
- Unlike English luck, it can sound like a blessing or favorable life fortune, so it fits warm wishes as well as talk about good outcomes.
Other meanings
- fortunenoun
- blessingnoun
Opposites
- 불운purunmisfortunenoun
Related words
- 축복chukppokblessingnoun
- 복권pokkkwonlottery ticketnoun
- 행복haengbokhappinessnoun